Have you been to the Salt Lake City Farmers Market? It's awesome, but partly because of the mint limeade stand. It is SOOOOOO good! So good that I have spent $4 on this refreshing beverage multiple times & tried to recreate it almost as many times. So today was the day to actually get it down! It's not exactly like the farmers market limeade, but I really like it none the less.

1. Roll limes against counter, then squeeze juice into cup (this releases the juices to make it easier to juice-just a trick I learned from a friend whose dad used to be a bartender!)2. Add sugar to lime juice3. Rub mint leaves between fingers (again, to extract some more mint flavor-more flavorful limeade!)4. Add water/sparkling water5. Add ice (this is the most important step! It seems to bring out the flavor of the ingredients & it's much more refreshing)6. Stir

Calories: 34 Sugar: 15g

Not only is this limeade refreshing and tasty, it's pretty healthy too! Especially when compared to soda. If you use the sparkling water, you get the carbonation like soda, but its way better!

The limeade is shaken in mason jars at the glorious limeade stand, feel free to shake all ingredients together to help dissolve the sugar & extract more mint flavor!For those of you who have been to the SLC farmers market & tried the limeade there-how does this compare? Enjoy!~Rebecca

Love this recipe idea! Am sad that limes are NOT something our farmers in Maine offer at their markets (not to mention that our markets don't have all that much this early in our season). Also, I read that limes are increasing in price this season--nevertheless, it's a small price to pay for something tasty and healthy, no? Thanks for the idea!

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LunchLadiesRD

6/30/2014 10:26:27 am

Thanks Kit! There were no limes to purchase at my farmers market either, there was just a stand that sold mint limeade only. Also, go stock up on limes, squeeze & freeze the juice before they get too expensive!

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